Celebration of Thelma's Life

California - Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, 2pm in Benicia, CA -- "Thelma Evelyn DeGeer Lippincott was born June 4, 1904 in Freedom, Oklahoma to Renfrew I. and Josie James DeGeer. On August 17, 1930 she married Roger Swaim Lippincott (d) in Alva , Oklahoma. They later moved to 31 Simple Way in Benicia , CA and then 210 Idora Ave. in Vallejo, CA. In 1948, she and her husband founded Lippincott Supply Co., in Vallejo, CA. The past few years she resided in Napa , CA at her grandson, John Kent's home and Napa Nursing Center.

Loved ones helped her celebrate her 100th birthday, as she greeted them adorned in pink and pearls, last June at her grandson, John Kent's home.  She died peacefully, as she laid down early, in her sleep on Friday, Oct. 22 at 7:25 p.m. at Napa Nursing Center.

Grandma Lippincott was predeceased by her sisters, Audrey, Freda, Opal, Ivy, Eva, and her only brother, Roy DeGeer.

Thelma is survived by her only daughter, Linda Lippincott Kent, of Oakley, CA, two Grandsons, Johnny and his wife Terry L. (Rond) Kent of Napa, CA, and Danny and his wife Danelle Kent of Oakley, CA, and his ex-wife, Terri (Cook) Fahey of Napa, CA, ten Great-Grandchildren, David Kent of Vallejo, CA, Tammy Kent Horvath and her husband Mark Horvath, Lindsay, Kate-lynn, Kelly, Bradley and Emily Kent all of Napa, CA, Vince Walker and Sabrina Kent of Oakley, CA, Brittany Evelyn Kent (deceased), and one Great-Great-Grand-daughter, Kelsey Evelyn Horvath of Napa, CA. Thelma is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

She was a graduate of Alva High School and initiated into Tri Sigma Sorority in 1922. On July 26, 1929 she graduated from Northwestern State Teachers College, now known as Northwestern Oklahoma State University , in Alva Oklahoma. She taught st grade in Alva, Inid and Oilton, Oklahoma and Benicia, CA . Flower arranging was her passion and she was one of the founders of the Shibui Flower Arrangers Guild of Vallejo, CA. Thelma loved doing crafts and was always helping at Community Congregational United Church of Christ in Benicia, CA with their annual Holiday House Bazaar. Playing Bridge was another love until the age of 99. She played and belonged to several Bridge clubs in Vallejo and Napa.

A Celebration of Thelma's Life took place on Thursday, October 28th at 2:00 p.m. at Community Congregational United Church of Christ at 1305 West 2 nd St , Benicia , CA 94510. www.cccucc.org  (707)745-0674. The family suggested a memorial donation be made to her church, CCChurch, P.O. Box 187, Benicia, CA or the American Heart Association at www.americanheart.org or by calling 1-800-242-8721." -- Terry Kent View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Indians, Ghosts & A Haunted Mountain

"If you look in the Musings of the Pilgrim Bard on pages 253-302, Scott Cummins wrote about Indians, ghosts and a haunted mountain.  Also, the pictures you took of all the deer are wonderful!  Thank you for sharing them." View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

eminescenses of the Early Days

Kansas - "About nine miles west of the city of Medicine Lodge may be seen a high, peculiar looking hill or mountain that rises abruptly from the valley of a small creek hard by. It is almost round, and although not perpendicular, yet it is so steep that it is with difficulty that one can reach its lofty summit. Many of the early settlers can distinctly remember when the summit of this mount, perhaps an acre in extent, was densely fringed with stunted cedar trees, which caused it to present a weird, romantic picturesque appearance. Like many other mounds in Barber County , this mount ( Flower Pot Mountain ), has a legendary history. What I know concerning this particular mount I will relate. Until what I have to relate transpired I was an unbeliever in ghosts, nor did I believe that the departed spirits ever revisited the earth, yet on this occasion I both saw and heard, What much has changed my skeptic creed. But to my story...." - [Reminescenses of the Early Days... From Musings of the Pilgrim Bard, by Scott Cummins] View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Where is Nowhere, OK?

Nowhere, Oklahoma - Nowhere, OK - An Oklahoma Ghost Town???... "Does anyone know where this is?  I believe a lot of us Okies came from here." -- Charlie Cook, Louisiana Bayou Country View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Alva Cemetery Records

heck out this link from the Alva, Oklahoma Library if you are searching for Alva Cemetery Records of ancestors that might be buried in Alva, Oklahoma. View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Clebit Moving Day

Texas - "Clebit (McCurtain county) & Honoba Oklahoma & Dierks Industries -- My father and his siblings were born in Clebit and Honubbia, OK. Their father and grandfathers worked for Dierks. I have met - online - one other woman, Brenda, who's memories, like yours, are some of the most beautiful and wonderful stories I've ever read. My father's family has described memories to me that are so very much like your own. They are the closest of brothers and sister as can be hoped for and their devotion to their parents and each other unbending. Thank you for writing what you have written here. I'd like to send you a photo I have of one of the '3-room houses' -- the house is on the back of a flat-bed ready for travel to the new 'town'. Thank you!" -- Photo courtesy of Eugene & Martha Lindley of Texas View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Mr. Friends' Book

"Do you have the book written by Mr Friends? It was about the school? My Mother attended this school many many years ago." -- Joyce Thurman - Email: fishlady@cableone.net View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

AHS Goldbugs, Barney Bear & Badger in Punchbowl

"To CB - yes I remember the volkswagon episode (I was there). 'barney bear' was not happy!! Remember the badger in the punchbowl?" -- EL View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Red Hat Ladies - McKinney, Texas

McKinney, Texas - McKinney, TX - Red Hat Ladies -- "I thought you would enjoy our Red Hat girls. I don't know any of them, though." -- Dale, McKinney, TX - Dale's Website

"There are five registered chapters of the Red Hat Ladies in McKinney, Texas: Red Hat Momma's, Ripe Tomatoes, Grand Texan Bells and Heritage Red Toppers (in Fairview, TX). Hats off to the Ladies in Red & Pink. The Red hats are for members age 50 and older. Pink are for members younger than 50. Purple is fo the founder of the chapter, or queen bee.

The Queen Bee is the one that starts the chapter and it's her chapter, she can name it and do whatever she wants to do. Other than that, the (dis)organization doesn't have any official rules just strong suggestions, and the main responsibility is to have fun, and 'celebrate life together." - MORE Information on Red Hat Society View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

Deer Watching, SW Colorado - Oct., 2004

Colorado - "Good shots, Deer!!   Glad they were with a camera too!"

Deer Watching & Older-Time Colorado -- "Just absolutely outstanding pictures! I love the one with the mountains back behind the old tin-roofed shed ... the essence of an older-time Colorado. Even the wheelbarrow fits the picture. And, of course, the deer. The other picture is just as unique. You couldn't possibly have gotten a better composition. Really great work." View/Write Comments (count 0)   |   Receive updates (0 subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe